Fond Du Lac Times

Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC) and Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin (OSCW) are marking the first anniversary of their partnership, which began in 2024. The collaboration has expanded orthopedic services for patients in Watertown and nearby areas.

The partnership allows WRMC to provide a broader range of orthopedic care, including joint replacement, sports medicine, spine care, and treatment for knee, shoulder, and upper extremity conditions. These services are delivered by board-certified physicians with specialized training.

This effort is part of OSCW’s ongoing statewide expansion. The organization is adding new providers and clinical locations across Wisconsin. This includes building a new ambulatory surgery center and introducing advanced care models. OSCW works closely with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), which supplies tools for data-driven care pathways and analytics to improve patient outcomes while controlling costs.

“Over the past year, we’ve seen the direct benefits of aligning with OSCW’s clinical expertise and HOPCo’s operational platform,” said Richard Keddington, CEO of Watertown Regional Medical Center. “Together, we’ve expanded access to comprehensive orthopedic care right here in our community—allowing patients to receive world‑class treatment close to home while setting new standards for quality, safety, and value in musculoskeletal health.”

“We’re incredibly proud of what has been accomplished in the first year of this partnership,” added Jason Sansone, President of Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin. “Thank you to our patients for trusting us with your care—we remain committed to delivering even better experiences and outcomes in the years to come.”

Watertown Regional Medical Center has served Dodge and Jefferson counties for over 115 years as a provider of various healthcare services such as emergency medicine, primary care, women’s health, orthopedics and sports medicine, heart and vascular care, neurology, pulmonology, ophthalmology among others. It operates as a joint venture between the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation and ScionHealth.

Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin was established to offer convenient orthopedic and spine care options focused on quality improvement using modern technology for both surgical and non-surgical treatments. Its physicians have received subspecialty training at leading medical institutions nationwide.

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company specializes in managing musculoskeletal health outcomes through integrated platforms that support practices like OSCW with analytics-based decision-making aimed at improving quality while reducing costs across multiple specialties such as orthopedics and neurosurgery.

For more information about WRMC’s services visit www.watertownregional.com or learn more about OSCW at www.OrthoSpineCenters.com. Information about HOPCo can be found at https://hopco.com.